Instant Pot Recipes: Honey Mustard Chicken That's Finger-Lickin' Good
You know those nights when the fridge is giving you nothing but a pack of chicken and your will to cook is running on fumes? That’s when this Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken swoops in to save dinner. It’s the kind of dish that looks like you tried hard—but really, the pot did most of the work.
We’re talking tender chicken breasts simmered in a dreamy, sweet-and-tangy honey mustard sauce. The Instant Pot locks in the flavor and delivers that perfect just-fell-apart texture. This one’s a weeknight dinner hero and doesn’t come with a pile of dishes to scrub. You’re welcome.
If you’ve been on the hunt for chicken instant pot recipes that are fast, flavorful, and family-friendly, this one checks every box. I’ve made this recipe a dozen times now, and every single time it gets the same reaction: “Wait… you made this in the Instant Pot?” Yep. I did. And you can too.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Press the sauté button on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil, then brown the chicken breasts on both sides (2–3 minutes per side). Work in batches if needed.
- Cancel the sauté function. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, wholegrain mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the pot. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then switch to quick release for the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken and press sauté again. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stir into the sauce, and let it bubble for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pot or serve sliced with sauce spooned over top. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or something green if you’re feeling healthy.